WHO approves second malaria vaccine for use in African countries from 2024
WHO has announced the recommendation for a new malaria vaccine R21/Matrix-M to aid efforts towards preventing the prevalence of malaria ...
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WHO allocates $16m from contingency fund to tackle cholera
The World Health Organization (WHO) has allocated $16 million from the WHO Contingency Fund for Emergencies to combat cholera.
Anambra government targets 2.6 million children for polio immunization
Anambra State govt has announced its plan to immunize over 2.6 million children aged 0 to 59 months against the ...
FG advised by WHO to increase routine diphtheria vaccination
The WHO has urged the FG to increase routine diphtheria vaccination to control the outbreak of the highly contagious bacterial ...
Stakeholders advocate for 20% tax on sugar-sweetened beverages
In a bid to align with the recommendations set forth by the World Health Organization (WHO) and global health experts, ...
WHO identifies new COVID variant, countries urged to provide more data to fight virus
World Health Organization (WHO) has identified a new EG.5 coronavirus variant that is spreading in the United States and China.
WHO to utilize $9.3 million grant by Canadian government for vaccination in Nigeria
The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently announced that it will utilize a $9.3 million grant provided by the Canadian Government ...
WHO raises alarm over contaminated cough syrup in Cameroon, may result to death
WHO has issued an alert on the circulation of a batch of cough and cold syrup sold in Cameroon under ...
WHO releases result on cancer risk of artificial sweetener (Aspartame) used in soft drinks production
The World Health Organisation (WHO) together with International Agency for Research on Cancer, Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives have ...
WHO, EU launch digital health certificate to benefit Nigeria, other countries
The World Health Organization (WHO) and European Commission have announced the launch of a significant partnership in digital health.
